Power of the Tongue with K-Hill, Blaze the Sky, JSwiss, S Gold, Kourvoiseier, Cayso, Poe Mack

When: Thu., March 14, 9 p.m. 2013

It's hard to imagine what kind of surprise Durham emcee K-Hill has promised for this packed night of "street, purist, introspective or battle-ready" hip-hop. That's a bunch of ground to cover, especially in front of a room of picky rap fans who would normally prefer one style or the other. But gradually and thankfully, Triangle hip-hop artists are learning that scene solidarity is more valuable than celebrity producer co-signs, which is why it won't be too surprising to see rap subcategories and their fans parlay in the same room. On K-Hill's recent Achilles' Hill EP, he boasts, "semi-famous rappers are still threatened by my presence." There are a few possible targets, but maybe he'll surprise us with the actual names of his foes in person. If not, at least he united some friends. With Kourvioisier, Blaze the Sky, JSwiss, Cayso, S. Gold and Poe Mack. —Eric Tullis